Lowered speed limits, new stop signs to safeguard students, pedestrians

POINT PLEASANT — Ordinances targeting new stop signs and a new speed limit for Osborn Avenue were unanimously adopted at the Sept. 23 council meeting.

Ordinances 2024-16 and 2024-20 set a new speed limit on Osborn Avenue and various stop signs throughout the area respectively.

The speed limit on Osborn Avenue will lower from 30 to 25 mph. The ordinance states, “The borough has become aware of traffic and safety issues along Osborn Avenue. For example, and not by way of limitation, there is a school bus stop which accommodates at least twelve (12) young students. The Borough is very concerned about the safety and welfare of the residents along Osborn Avenue and the nearby community.”

The ordinance also states, “The Point Pleasant Police Department and the borough should take all necessary steps to post the appropriate speed limit designations along Osborn Avenue.”
Mayor Robert Sabosik told The Ocean Star, “Osborn Avenue is a direct road that goes down to Riverfront Park. With the amount of people walking over the bridge and making the first right-hand turn, it seemed logical to us to slow down the speed to a more residential limit.”

The mayor expressed that he believes 30 mph is not a suitable speed for a residential neighborhood, and 25 mph is much more appropriate.

“There are a lot of young families on that street and it is for the benefit of them also,” said the mayor.

Also, five new stop signs are to be installed in the same area. These signs will be located at the intersection of Pacific Street and Cedar Road, where the sign will be installed on Pacific Street; Nancy Drive and Curtis Avenue, where the sign will be installed on Nancy Drive; Nancy Drive and Barbara Drive, where the sign will be installed on Nancy Drive; Barbara Drive and Curtis Avenue, where the sign will be installed on Barbara Drive; and Roberts Drive and Foster Road, where the sign will be installed on Roberts Drive.

The ordinance states, “This area has seen an increase in younger families with children, and as a result, there has been an increase in the volume of traffic in the area.”

Mayor Sabosik said, “This ordinance is to recognize the change of the traffic patterns in town as well as the intensity of the traffic. The residential aspect has increased year-round, most of the homes are now filled year-round. This is just for traffic control, traffic efficiency and for the safety of the neighborhoods.”

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